yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[XDA Assist] THL_W200:
Here are 2 images of the problems that i have in the Android Recovery Mode:

http://uploadpie.com/eZhWv or http://2.1m.yt/JZcrzpv.jpg

[IMG="1"]http://2.1m.yt/JZcrzpv.jpg[/IMG]

http://uploadpie.com/f4vfC or http://3.1m.yt/ZGyg7Pr.jpg

[IMG="2"]http://3.1m.yt/ZGyg7Pr.jpg[/IMG]
[XDA Assist] Art Vanderlay:
Hi

Thanks for using XDA Assist.

I couldn't find much information about your device here in XDA. Try posting your query in Android Q&A,Help and Troubleshooting or in the friendly Q&A thread here->[Ask Any Question][Newbie Friendly]. Experts there may be able to help you.

Good luck :)
[XDA Assist] THL_W200:
Thank you Art Vanderlay :)

I already post them there!

Best regards
[XDA Assist] Art Vanderlay:
No worries :good:

Thread closed.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] theplagueisback:
I have a SM-N910C and downloaded the 4.4.4 firmware from sammobile.com, I actually tried 2 different firmwares from my country and both fail when I try to flash them via Odin.

Any help is appreciated.:crying:

Odin says:

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> N910CXXU1ANIF_N910CZVV1ANIF_N910CXXU1ANIG_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/006> Added!!
<ID:0/006> Odin v.3 engine (ID:6)..
<ID:0/006> File analysis..
<ID:0/006> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/006> Initialzation..
<ID:0/006> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/006> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/006> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/006> sboot.bin
<ID:0/006> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/006> FAIL!
<ID:0/006>
<ID:0/006> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

My phone says:

ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: SM-N910C
CURRENT BINARY: Custom
SYSTEM STATUS: Custom
REACTIVATION LOCK: OFF
Secure Download: Enabled
KNOX WARRANTY VOID: 1
RP SWREV: 2
SW REV. CHECK FAIL. DEVICE: 2, BINARY: 1
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jovan1997:
So If you have COJ5,you cant downgrade :/ cuz bootloader.

If you have COI4,try first downgrade to 5.0.1 than on 4 4.4 ;) gl
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shababik:
Plz look in that thread > http://xdaforums.com/note-4/help/note-4-sm-n910c-sw-rev-check-fail-t3311946
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] theplagueisback:
I did that and the error went away (deleted sboot.bin and modem.bin and repacked with 7zip as Tar) however i'm stuck on a boot loop now...

I tried doing factory reset but that doesn't fix the boot loop, any ideas?

Thanks
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] theplagueisback:
I deleted sboot.bin and modem.bin and after flashing I'm on a boot loop and ODIN fails to install 5.1.1 with the same error.

Any help is much appreciated!!!

Phone says now in boot loop:

CURRENT BINARY: Samsung Official
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] theplagueisback:
Fixed by downloading stock 5.1.1, deleting modem.bin and sboot.bin from the tar, packing again and flashing via ODIN.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] theplagueisback:
My phone is back working on 5.1.1 however then I try to flash 5.0.1 via ODIN the same issue happens:

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> N910CXXU1BOC3_N910CZTO1BOB4_N910CXXU1BOC3_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/006> Added!!
<ID:0/006> Odin v.3 engine (ID:6)..
<ID:0/006> File analysis..
<ID:0/006> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/006> Initialzation..
<ID:0/006> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/006> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/006> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/006> sboot.bin
<ID:0/006> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/006> FAIL!
<ID:0/006>
<ID:0/006> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] theplagueisback:
Crap, just checked and I'm on COJ5.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dork997:
All coj5 and above bootloaders are locked you can not downgrade from them to 4.4.4 or even to an earlier version of 5.1.1.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] theplagueisback:
What about http://xdaforums.com/note-4/development/rom-wanamlite-clean-odex-xposed-t2923266 ?
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jovan1997:
It bassed on last COJ5,so yes u can install this ROM.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] *SHB*:
is there any way to unlock this downgrade restriction ????
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dork997:
Unfortunately no way to bypass this restriction
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] *SHB*:
Can z3x box pro help us for downgrade ????

Any tutorial how to remove everything on note 4 include bootloader and reinstall bootloader through z3x box ???
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iicecube:
There is a way is to buy international model of mobile and you cant down or up if u have locked boot-loader..

Like example the "G" version from SEA can downgrade and upgrade as long you have the firmwares..

Till now there is still no stable way to bypass the locked BL, unless you change the chipset from locked note 4 to other note 4..
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dork997:
As of now , noone has successfully downgraded bootloader from coj5 or above. No way of doing this. Samsung is trying to copy apple by locking bootloaders on international variants.:good:
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dave678:
It's only the Exynos and US model variants that have this issue. If you buy the F model you can downgrade to 5.0.1 or 4.4.4
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dave678:
Also it's not a locked bootloader because if it was locked you couldn't root. Rather Samsung implemented anti rollback.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Bdawg81:
I got my HTC one M8 HK version from Sprint for a good deal. I will be moving to Hong Kong in a few weeks for at least a year and want to root and unlock my phone before I go. I have the latest Marshmallow download and not sure what to do. I heard this was the best place to come too for any suggestions and help regarding what I can do with my phone so I can get all the Sprint spam off! Thanks!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] hsbadr:
This is a Safe Upgrade to the latest Lollipop 5.1.1 firmware (N910VVRU2BPA1) for VZW Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910V), both Retail & Developer Editions.

​

★ What do you mean by "Safe Upgrade"?

★ Disclaimer:

THIS SERVICE IS FREE OF CHARGE, USE IT AT YOUR OWN RISK, TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT !​

★ Instructions:

Downloads:
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] anrichardson:
This is going to make a lot of people happy. I on the other hand was to impatient and am locked in lollipop land bootloader. But awesome work [MENTION=5868929]hsbadr[/MENTION]
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] Dwillian:
Thank you very very much.

I'm not exactly certain how this all works so please bear with me. Does it matter which version of firmware is installed before I do the update?

My Verizon Note 4 is currently on the safe upgrade to BOG5. So, can I simply flash this new firmware to directly upgrade to BPA1, or do I need to downgrade my firmware to some other version first?

Thanks again.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] nh97103:
Fantastic work, and I thank you very much. With that said:

I'm really curious how a safe upgrade works. I was under the impression that any tampering of the official file (without root/an unlocked bootloader) would cause it to fail/trip the unofficial firmware message, which is why you can't simply put root into the file and flash it. How did you find a way around this?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] hsbadr:
Thanks!

Just follow the instructions from any previous Safe Upgrade or KK!

Safe Upgrade includes official IMGs signed by Samsung, but it's diffrent from their official Full Firmware that increments the bootloader and prevents downgradeability to previous differently-incremented versions. Rooted IMGs fail in signature verification.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] nh97103:
Just flashed it for my retail Note 4. Worked flawlessly. Thanks again!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] usmaak:
Can this be dirty flashed, or should my phone be wiped? Coming from KK.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] nh97103:
I dirty flashed from the first 5.0.1 update. No problems yet, but it's always recommended to wipe. Coming from Kitkat might be a little different, too.

In other news, 5.1.1 is noticeably smoother. Big difference.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] burntrat:
I'm on the retail Note 4, still on 4.4.4 ANI1. Do I put the N910VVRU1BOAF_Bootloaders.tar.md5 file in BL section in Odin?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] bcancienne:
Been patiently waiting for this. Thanks for all your hard work hsbadr!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] anrichardson:
No put it in the AP/PDA
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] anticloud:
can i rollback ( twrp ) to BOG5??
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] anticloud:
not so fantastic - I am in bootloops. I was on BOG5 Jazmine ROM 3.1, upgraded to BAP1, and bootloops. Trying to recover T2 / A2 still, but we shall see - stand by...
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] ericthered5000:
I have Dev Edition and got a |tz|Fused 2 > Binary 1. Tried flashing the BOG5 version back but same thing. Does anyone know how to get the phone back to operational and not lock the bootloader?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] hsbadr:
This is for the original DEs with KK or OAF bootloader. It won't work if you have incremented partitions (e.g., sent your DE to Samsung for repair and they updated the bootloader). So, you already won't be able to roll back to KK.

I'll create a sepecial version for you. What's your current bootloader version?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] FMXP:
Yay, thank you so much hsbadr! I've been waiting patiently for this!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] anticloud:
revision

hi hsbadr. thanks.

I am running swrev T2 and A2, the rest are *1 versions

is this the info you are looking for?

rob
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] hsbadr:
This means you've incremented bootloader, but I'm asking about the bootloader version. Anyway, I remember that Samsung upgraded your bootloader to N910VVRU2BOG5. Check your PM!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] ericthered5000:
Thank you! Is there a way to look without being able to boot into the bootloader? I have sent the phone back to Sammy to have it fixed once. When I got it back (around 10/20/2015) I followed radionerd's instruction here to hopefully prevent sending it back again. Maybe there's something in the backup I took that will tell me? Also, I'm not quite sure how to use the backup either.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] Extra Virgin:
Thanks [MENTION=5868929]hsbadr[/MENTION] the firmware is running flawlessly
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] burntrat:
Thanks.... I assumed BL section was for a bootloader file.

So would this be the correct steps to follow?

-Put phone in Download Mode

-Load N910VVRU1BOAF_Bootloaders.tar.md5 in AP/PDA in Odin

-Flash

-Reboot into Recovery

-Wipe Data

-Reboot system

-Put phone in Download Mode

-Load N910VVRU2BPA1_StockRestore.tar.md5 in AP/PDA in Odin

-Flash

-Reboot into Recovery

-Wipe Data

-Reboot to system

Anything I missed?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] FMXP:
Dirty flash was fine for me going from DE 5.0.1 B0G5 to 5.1.1 BPA1.

However flashing SuperSU from TWRP put me into a bootloop. Is there a new method for rooting now on 5.1.1 I'm supposed to use? Oh, and I noticed development has ended for Multisystem Kernel, do I just stay on the stock kernel now?

edit: I just tried CF Auto-Root from the Note 4 general forum. It also puts me into a bootloop. I'm not really sure what to do now to get root with BPA1.

edit2: I swear I'm doing research here. I guess with 5.1.1 a lot of auto-root methods break because Samsung implemented a boot-time root checker in the kernel? Should I just try the old Multisystem Kernel 5.5 and see if it boots my phone? I don't really have any other options here unless someone is willing to extract and upload the kernel from JasmineROM for me to try.

edit3: Multisystem does not work with 5.1.1. I guess I'm stuck without the kernel from JasmineROM.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] hayel2k11:
You have to re-partition the note 4. by doing so, you can go to this link. I had the same problem and I can guarantee you that it will get your phone working again.

http://xdaforums.com/note-4-verizon/development/firmware-firmware-kernel-modem-recovery-t2942937
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] ericthered5000:
Thank you so much! Before I saw this I was just trying random stuff. I pushed TWRP to the phone with ODIN and it magically worked. All I had to do after that is reinstall SU and I was back in business. Do you know which link I should use after my recent "bricking" ? I wasn't sure if I should still go with the BOG5 to BPA1 or the full firmware now.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] FMXP:
Well guys, I was desperate for a solution. So I went here:

http://xdaforums.com/note-4/orig-development/tw-kernel-emotroid-team-t2990557

And tried Emotion Kernel except that there is no SM-N910V version for 5.1.1. So I downloaded and flashed the SM-N910P version, that's probably the closest version of Note 4 in terms of the hardware. And the phone booted! This is good! Now let's see if I can actually use the phone this way, I don't really know how different the kernels are for the various Snapdragon N4 variants.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] anrichardson:
-Put phone in Download Mode

-Load N910VVRU2BPA1_StockRestore.tar.md5 in AP/PDA in Odin

-Flash

-Reboot into Recovery

-Wipe Data

-Reboot system

-Put phone in Download Mode

-Load N910VVRU1BOAF_Bootloaders.tar.md5 in AP/PDA in Odin

-Flash

-Reboot into Recovery

-Wipe Data

-Reboot to system

just swap the bold, but you have the right idea.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] hsbadr:
OP updated with N910VVRU2BPA1_StockRestore_Incremented.tar.md5.7z for incremented bootloader.

You're welcome. Glad I could help!

MultiSystem kernel for LP 5.1.1 is included in JasmineROM_v4.1_N910VVRU2BOK3.zip. Just backup your build.prop and restore it after flashing!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] hsbadr:
SuperSU [Developer Edition Only]

New 5.1.1 and 6.0+ firmwares require system(less) root (SuperSU v2.67 or newer) with a patched or permissive kernel. You may flash MultiSystem kernel for LP 5.1.1, which is included in JasmineROM_v4.1_N910VVRU2BOK3.zip (backup your

build.prop

and restore it after flashing!).

Update: Flash MultiSystem kernel from here!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] hsbadr:
MultiSystem Kernel for TouchWiz 5.1.1

Make backup and flash via TWRP!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] anrichardson:
[MENTION=5868929]hsbadr[/MENTION] what is the reason for

OP updated with N910VVRU2BPA1_StockRestore_Incremented.tar.md5.7z for incremented bootloader

Is so we can go to BPA1 from BOG5 stock?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] hsbadr:
Yes, confirmed by [MENTION=5790686]anticloud[/MENTION] !
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] FMXP:
Thank you for this! :good:
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] stueycaster:
Actually I'm using SuperSu 2.52 with SuperSu Pro. Everything seems to be working fine. Is there a reason why I would have to upgrade to the suggested version? Is the "System-less" thing required?

Actually I originally flashed version 2.46. It must have updated through the Play Store or it came with a newer rom.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] hsbadr:
It's only required for Enforcing SELinux on some ROMs. The new system(less) SuperSU can also be flashed to system like older versions.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] stueycaster:
Ok cool. Obviously since what I have now is doing so well I don't need to upgrade. Thanks man.

Sent from my SM-N910V DE
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] hsbadr:
KNOX Removal [Developer Edition Only]

If you want to root and use a custom kernel (e.g., MultiSystem kernel) with this 100% Stock ODEXED ROM, you may have to remove all KNOX apps and

/system/container

(check this list). You may also need to edit

/system/build.prop

and change the following property:

ro.securestorage.support=true

to

ro.securestorage.support=false

DO NOT UNINSTALL KNOX APPS WITH TITANIUMBACKUP ! IT REMOVES SOME SYSTEM LIBRARIES AND MAY CAUSE ISSUES.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] anrichardson:
Are you on official BOG5 firmware or are you on safe upgrade BOG5 firmware?

If you are on official firmware then try the safe upgrade BPA1 incremented firmware.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] anrichardson:
How did you get on BOG5? Did you ever take an OTA from verizon or did you get a replacement from verizon that already had BOG5 on it? If so then you are on official and not on a safe upgrade.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] anrichardson:
Yes. Try the incremented one.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] doubleplay648:
Please Explain

Can you please explain how i re-partition my developer edition. I just received my phone back from samsung and updated from BOG5 to N910VVRU2BPA1_StockRestore_Incremented.tar.md5

Now i can cannot downgrade back to BOG5 with a |tz|Fused 2 > Binary 1 error. I also cannot root my phone with TWRP using odin. Complete(Write) operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1). On my phone it says secure check fail : recovery

My reactivation lock is off and USB debugging is enabled

Here is what my recovery mode says:

ODIN MODE: HIGH SPEED

PRODUCT NAME: SM-N910V

CURRENT BINARY: SAMSUNG OFFICIAL

SYSTEM STATUS OFFICIAL

REACTIVATION LOCK: OFF

QUALCOMM SECUREBOOT: ENABLE (CSB)

AP SWREV: S1, T2, R1, A2, P1

SECURE DOWNLOAD: ENABLE

Any ideas where i go from here? I have only flashed stock_restores so there is no chance that i locked my bootloader.

I really don't want to lock my developer edition so please provide me with as detailed step-by-step instruction as possible.

-Thank you!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] Watch dog:
Just to let others know, the first flash I did I was on the Red Verizon startup screen after Odin finished. I tried taking out the battery and then doing a factory reset too, but I always ended up on the red screen.

I was coming from retail 4.4.4 ANK5 to the BPA1

Finally reflashed it again and it worked. Whew!

Thanks
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] freduser:
What exactly will N910VVZW2BPA1 Stock Restore (Incremented): N910VVRU2BPA1_StockRestore_Incremented.tar.md5.7z

md5: 9a377ecdea7e64bb4770634756184765 do for me as I purchased my phone second hand and it was already upgraded to OTA android 5.0.1 firmware. I am also curious about the potential for possible rooting options.

Thanks in advance for any help.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] sogoku_vn:
Need help!!!. I followed the instruction but not success. My Note 4 Verizon unlock GSM/HSDPA, upgrade from 5.0.1

And show
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] anrichardson:
It's like a safe upgrade to BPA1 from BOG5. But you can not go back to KK.

There is no root.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] doughms:
Anyone having issues with their native tether not working after the upgrade to N910VVRU2BPA1 ? Everything else is working fine.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] neva4self:
Quote:

New 5.1.1 and 6.0+ firmwares require system(less) root (SuperSU v2.67 or newer) with a patched or permissive kernel. You may flash MultiSystem kernel for TouchWiz 5.1.1.

Does the above Special Instructions apply to all DE Note 4's or is this part of the instructions strickly for those with an incremented boot loader?

I am currently on 4.4.4 with TWRP and xposed installed. Being that xposed doesn't work with 5.1.1, as far as I know, is there a free tether workaround for this firmware yet?

Also when you say do not use Titanium Backup to delete knox, what do you mean? Can I still freeze knox using Titanium Backup or no?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] freduser:
Does this effect Knox on a retail verizon note 4? I'm not sure if this will look/load like a regular signed update. If not in going to give this a shot later tonight. Looking forward to the update as from what I've heard 5.1.1 fixes a number of issues, namely the battery drain.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] neva4self:
Anyone?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] anticloud:
well, I had accidentally bumped myself to retail from the DE version, when LP arrived. yet Samsung re flashed my phone for free back to developer. yes, had to send the phone in. But, they did increment the version back to a DE phone as well, to 5.0.1, and I am currently running Jasmine ROM 3.1 with the use of xposed. works good. So, while 5.1.1. may be the latest, 5.0.1 suffices. However, if you send your phone in now, they will flash it to the latest (5.1.1) and you'd have to make due with whatever development mods are available. I am still trying to upgrade to 5.1.1 "safe upgrade" by hsbadr and have to install his kernel, which is not bad btw, but there are issues with knox popping up crash messages etc. I do have root (system-less) yet I'd like to stabilize and cannot seem to do so...

so, here is what I'd tell you. Check w / hsbadr to see what your options are, but I say you may be able to do:

1. back up your phone - you can do so with EFS Pro - works like a champ. You have to install busy box but the backup mechanism is great - it saved my butt.

2. Also do a TWRP backup - btw, the difference between EFS pro and TWRP, EFS pro does ALL partitions, vs a few, but note, if you accidentally increment yourself or retail yourself out of developer, not even EFS Pro nor TWRP can save you.

3. find the Stock restore ROM and individual ROM parts (modem, recovery, kernel) for kitkat 4.4.4 and have them available for reflash if you need to rollback. Usually I find the kernel to be the most important part to reflash if you need to rollback (i.e. reflash 4.4.4 kernel, then TWRP, then restore your TWRP - good to go!!!!!!!!)

4. consult hsbadr on his recommendations to upgrade from 4.4.4 to 5.0.1. (safe upgrade) or 5.1.1. (safe upgrade) - personally, 5.0.1. is stable, especially with Jasmine ROM - works like a champ - and he may even tell you to stay right where you are at but install Multiboot etc... his program...

try this

http://xdaforums.com/note-4-verizon/development/firmware-safe-upgrade-to-lollipop-t3178148

or

http://xdaforums.com/note-4-verizon/development/firmware-safe-upgrade-to-lollipop-t3313224
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] anrichardson:
Not sure, but I would do in your situation is to reflash the official BOG5 firmware then do the incremented safe upgrade to BPA1 firmware.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] anrichardson:
I guess then try the reapair tool software from verizon or Smart Switch or Kies?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] stueycaster:
[MENTION=5868929]hsbadr[/MENTION] has already posted Jasmine 4.3 5.1.1
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] neva4self:
I was running 4.4.4 on my DE and I used the safe upgrade to go to 5.0.1 and as of this moment it's stock. If I want to use this safe upgrade to go to 5.1.1 do I need to revert back to 4.4.4 first or can I just follow the steps in the OP to upgrade directly from 5.0.1 to 5.1.1?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] pjrmax403:
Auto Brightness

Was it the kernel that fixes the auto-brightness issue or the bootloader?

It was the kernel;)
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] anticloud:
i'd follow the steps, no rollback - I assume, but be careful, there are some knox gotchas and some threads to destabilize it etc...
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Android Development] stueycaster:
Yeah that's right. You have to hang on to your bootloader. Don't even think about changing it. It has the aboot partition in it that's made for your particular phone. You can never change that or you'll lose your developer edition status.